Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand are a British band formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2002. The
band is composed of Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar), Bob Hardy (bass
guitar), Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals), and Paul
Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals). The band first experienced
chart success when their second single, "Take Me Out", reached ... read more

Bjork, Arctic Monkeys, David Byrne And St.Vincent, Disclosure

Finally, after all the hullabaloo, the Electric Picnic 10th lineup is with us: Bjork, Fatboy Slim, Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, David Byrne And St.Vincent, Eels, Noah...
Posted 25 April 1.51pm — Comment on this

Mixed Fortunes #4

Eclectic Londoner Rory Phillips is better known for his DJing and remix work than his solo productions, which have only begun seen the light of day in the last year or so...
Posted 4 April 10.00am — Comment on this

New band of the day: Night Engine (No 1,373)

Night Engine channel Bowie at his least fashionable. Bring on the rolled-up jacket sleeves and serious moonlightReading this on mobile? Click here to listenHometown: Lond...
Posted 16 October 2012 5.15pm — Comment on this

Pearl Jam, The Black Keys, deadmau5, and Queens of the Stone Age headline Lollapalooza Chile 2013

A Perfect Circle, Franz Ferdinand, Passion Pit, Nas, too.
Posted 1 October 2012 4.43am — Comment on this

Outside Lands Festival 2012 Day 3 in pics (Jack White, Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party, Regina Spektor

photos by Amoreena Lucero Franz Ferdinand / Jack White / Bloc Party, Outside Lands 8/12/2012 Outside Lands might be the only major festival where 93 percent of the musica...
Posted 16 August 2012 3.44pm — Comment on this

Madonna calls for release of Pussy Riot

Pop star said during a concert tour of Russia: 'I'm against censorship, so I hope that the judge is lenient with them'Madonna has voiced hope that three feminist Russian ...
Posted 6 August 2012 8.26pm — Comment on this

Pete Townshend - British Stars Sign Petition Backing Imprisoned Punk Band

Pete Townshend Jarvis Cocker and Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos have signed a petition demanding a fair trial for Russian punk band Pussy Riot Former The Smiths g...
Posted 2 August 2012 12.11pm — Comment on this

Corona Capital 2012 features The Black Keys, My Morning Jacket, New Order

Plus, Franz Ferdinand, Florence + the Machine, Cat Power, and more.
Posted 25 July 2012 5.30pm — Comment on this

Martin Creed: Love to You – review

(Moshi Moshi)Better known as the artist-provocateur responsible for winning the 2001 Turner Prize for lights going on and off in an empty room, Martin Creed's musical for...
Posted 28 June 2012 11.00pm — Comment on this

New band of the day – No 1,295: Churches

With their super-heavy brand of 'Neon Gold pop', we have nothing but praise for this Scottish indie groupHometown: Glasgow.The lineup: Iain Cook, Martin Doherty and Laure...
Posted 26 June 2012 5.48pm — Comment on this

The Great Escape: listen to the lineup

Click on the poster to hear bands appearing at Brighton's new music festival – and let us know who's worth checking outThe Great Escape, Brighton's new music festiv...
Posted 3 May 2012 2.39pm — Comment on this

Sigur Ros, Franz Ferdinand for Berlin Festival

Friendly Fires also join line-up for September event in German capital
Posted 13 March 2012 5.09am — Comment on this

Franz Ferdinand Confirm First 2012 Festival Appearance

In Spain...
Posted 5 December 2011 8.07pm — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Franz Ferdinand songs in the past year.

  • Take Me Out  448 plays
  • Do You Want To  296 plays
  • Matinee  42 plays
  • No You Girls  20 plays
  • Walk Away  13 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Franz Ferdinand over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 00s 620 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 213 plays
  3. Absolute Radio 90s 14 plays
  4. Absolute 80s 14 plays
  5. Absolute Classic Rock 14 plays
  6. Absolute Radio 70s 9 plays
  7. Absolute Radio 60s 9 plays

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